Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam

TRIBUTARY TO CADDO CREEK· Carter, Oklahoma· Built 1934· Earth· 15 ft tall
Low Hazard Other Private

Key Takeaway

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam is classified as low hazard in Oklahoma. It was completed in 1934 and is 92 years old. Its primary use is other.

Physical Details

Dam Height 15 ft (taller than 1% in OK)
Dam Length350 ft
Dam TypeEarth
Max Storage75 acre-ft
Normal Storage50 acre-ft
Surface Area26 acres
Max Discharge440 cfs
Year Completed1934 (92 years old)
NID IDOK10005

Safety Information

Low Hazard

No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected.

Hazard potential describes downstream consequences of failure, not the dam's current condition. What does this mean?

Emergency Action Plan: No
Last Inspection: June 23, 2003
State Regulated: Yes
Regulatory Agency: OWRB

Ownership

SEA CATTLE CO

Private

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hazard classification of Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam?

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam is classified as Low Hazard. No probable loss of human life and low economic/environmental losses expected. This classification refers to the potential downstream consequences of a failure, not the dam's current structural condition.

Who owns and operates Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam?

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam is owned by SEA CATTLE CO (Private). The owner is responsible for maintenance, inspections, and compliance with dam safety regulations.

When was Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam built?

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam was completed in 1934, making it 92 years old. Many U.S. dams were built between the 1930s and 1970s during a period of major infrastructure investment.

What is the primary purpose of Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam?

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam serves the following purposes: Other. Many dams in the U.S. are multi-purpose, supporting flood control, water supply, recreation, and other uses.

How tall is Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam?

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam has a dam height of 15 ft. Dam height is measured from the natural streambed at the downstream toe to the top of the dam, and may differ from the visible height.

When was Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam last inspected?

Noble-Sea Cattle Co. - West Dam was last inspected on June 23, 2003. Inspection dates indicate when a formal review occurred, not the results of that inspection.

Data from the National Inventory of Dams (NID) maintained by the US Army Corps of Engineers. Dam conditions may have changed since the last update. This site is not affiliated with USACE. Do not use for emergency planning — contact your local dam safety program.